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Goemkarponn desk CUNCOLIM: Cuncolim police today has arrested a physical education (PE) teacher Ramesh Gaonkar of government school for allegedly molesting a minor student. PI Cuncolim Upon receiving a complaint from the headmistress of the school, the government high school registered the alleged offender under sections of the Goa Children’s Act, Section 8 of the Indian Penal Code, Section 354(A) (molestation), Section 12 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offenses Act, and Sections 67(A) and 67(B) of the Information Technology Act of 2000. Police reported that the government high school physical education teacher was suspected of monitoring the little…

Goemkarponn desk PONDA: Royal Secondary School, Taleigao, and Matruchhaya School, Ponda, from HQ 2 Signal Training Centre, celebrated Raksha Bandhan at Bambolim Army Camp, Goa. The event was attended by school children, teachers and the brave Agniveers of 3 Technical Training Regiment. Soldiers’ participation highlights their commitment to maintaining security and unity in society. Students and teachers expressed gratitude towards the soldiers who safeguard the nation’s sovereignty, unity, and integrity. Colorful Rakhis were tied to Agniveers and instructors. Sisters presented handmade flower bouquets while brothers gave gifts as tokens of love. The occasion also featured songs and cultural performances by…

Goemkarponn desk BICHOLIM: A man was killed in Bicholim allegedly by his wife and her kin, with whom she reportedly had an illicit relationship, Goa police said on Wednesday. The police said that both the accused have been arrested within eight hours of committing the crime. Superintendent of Police (North Goa) Nidhin Valsan said that on Wednesday, the police found the body of a labourer named Ramesh Poshalappa Siddagoli (39), a native of Belgavi, Karnataka. The semi-dude body was found under the New Bridge at Bicholim with multiple stab injuries on the back and buttocks. The accused have been identified…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has demanded justice for the Christian Mesta Community after a recent High Court ruling invalidated the OBC certificate of AAP ZP member Hanzel Fernandes, a member of the Christian Mesta Community. State President Adv Amit Palekar has called upon the BJP government to contest the court’s decision, which negates OBC status for the Christian Mesta community, and address this unjust situation. While addressing the media on Wednesday, Palekar highlighted that the Vigilance Cell’s comprehensive report had conclusively established that Hanzel Fernandes, the AAP ZP member belonged to the Mesta community, which is…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Asmita Khelo India Women’s Wushu League was organised by Association of Goa Wushu under the guidance of secretary Paulo Killman Fernandes at Indoor Stadium, Campal, Panaji, recently. Players from different parts of Goa participated in Sanshou sparring and Taolu routine in the two-day event. Overall trophies were taken away by Government HS, Juna Bazar, Ponda, St Ann’s High School, Tivim, Shree Ganesh HSS, Mapusa, and Kuo Shu Kungfu Academy. The main guest and dignitaries were Asha Arondekar, Chairperson of Women’s Wing, GCCI (Goa Chamber of Commerce & Industries); Siddhi Prabhu, Councillor of Municipality, Sakhali; Dr Aparna Belgaonkar…

Goemkarponn Desk MORMUGAO: Mormugao Municipal Council (MMC) has razed an allegedly illegally operating scrapyard at Shantinagar, Vasco. Railway authorities took up demolition of two structures at Shantinagar to take up construction of new Railway over bridge that will help ease traffic jams on internal road commenting Highway to Shantinagr and new Vaddem. Few houses in the vicinity have also been demolished. MMC Chairperson Girish Borkar says this was the need of the hour , while Ward councillor Shraddha Mahale says it will benefit the locals who had been struggling with traffic congestion in the area

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant today said that inquiry has been initiated in the Panch member and Minister defamation case. “Nobody should defame others by naming without reason; nobody should defame any women like this, shouldn’t misuse social media; inquiry initiated against whom complaint has been received,” said Sawant speaking to reporters It was on Saturday, August 26, that Chodankar took to X, formerly Twitter, and posted a news piece, which stated that news of a Goa cabinet minister being involved in a sex scandal is spreading like wildfire. It was mentioned that a ‘powerful’ minister allegedly lured…